Woodward House
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Woodward House
Artist
Cheri Randolph
Medium
Photograph
Description
Shown is the home of William Woodward (1859-1939), an American Impressionist painter. The residence is located at the corner of Lowerline and Benjamin Streets in the Black Pearl Neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans.
William Woodward became interested in architecture while studying at the Massachusetts Normal Art School. He was still a student, in 1884, when Tulane University president William Preston Johnston hired him to teach fine arts, mechanical drawing, and architectural drawing. Two years later, having settled in New Orleans, William recommended that Johnston appoint Ellsworth, his brother, to head the Newcomb College School of Art.
William designed and built his own home in Uptown New Orleans. At the time, cleaners, deliverymen and milkmaids driving drayage carts, and residents engaged in their daily activities would discover him with his easel set up mid-street as he drew and painted.
To see a copy of the painting that he completed of this house in 1899 follow this link to the Historic New Orleans Collection. You will easily be able to identify the distinctive gallery balustrade design.
http://www.hnoc.org/williamwoodward/
Part of my Black Pearl Neighborhood series. For additional information see Gallery Description.
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August 28th, 2012
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Comments (21)
Cheri Randolph
Barbara, My thanks for featuring "Woodward House" in the Old Building & Ruins Group. I appreciate the support! Cheri
Cheri Randolph
Dagmar, thanks for writing. I am glad that you have an appreciation for the photograph. I knew the history, because this house is located diagonally across the street from mine, and one of the previous owners told me about it. Thanks for the V/F!
Dagmar Helbig
Cheri, how good to find still a lot of these wonderful old houses - thank you for sharing and also your description - with your brilliant work you safe the old times - if we know the past we have a better feeling for the future. VF - Dagmar
Cheri Randolph
Randy, I'm glad that you appreciated this one. Thanks for the support with the Fave & vote!